43840 ZIP Code — Stone Creek, OH

Tuscarawas County, Ohio

ZIP code 43840 is located in Stone Creek, Ohio, within Tuscarawas County. It covers approximately 34.29 square miles and serves a population of 1,259 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330.

About ZIP code 43840

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,696. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43840 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,259

population

34.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43840 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43840

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stone Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44681 Sugarcreek (6 mi) 43804 Baltic (7.1 mi) 43824 Fresno (8.3 mi) 44663 New Philadelphia (8.7 mi) 43832 Newcomerstown (9.1 mi) 44629 Gnadenhutten (10.1 mi) 43837 Port Washington (10.7 mi) 44622 Dover (12.4 mi) 43845 West Lafayette (12.5 mi) 44680 Strasburg (14 mi) 44624 Dundee (14.7 mi) 43812 Coshocton (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,259
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	34.29 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.4106
Longitude	-81.6186
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	330

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	44.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	34.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	18.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,259

Population

People per sq mi

29.5

Median age

$53,696

Median household income

$21,534

Per capita income

$140,200

Median home value

$734

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

2.1%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

417

Housing units

7.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	425	33.8%
18 and over	834	66.2%
65 and over	197	15.6%
Median age	29.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,247	99%
Asian	12	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	44.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	34.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	18.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 27.9%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	27.9%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$53,696

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,200
Median rent / month	$734
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	93.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	1.1%
1970–1979	5.8%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	15.4%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	37.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.9%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.4%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	16.3%
Fuel oil	12.4%
Wood	9.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	218	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	24	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	87	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	83	20.1%
Households with children under 18	115	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	137	33.3%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	32.6%
Married	59.9%	45.9%
Separated	1.0%	1.2%
Widowed	2.3%	13.6%
Divorced	10.7%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 21.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 48.6%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.2%
Bachelor's or higher	7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	4.2%
Kindergarten	9	6.3%
Elementary school	107	74.8%
High school	12	8.4%
College / grad school	9	6.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.1%

Construction 17.1%

Education & healthcare 13.8%

Retail trade 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Professional & management 3.1%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Information 1.0%

Public administration 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.3%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	28.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	2.5%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	2.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.6%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	26.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.1

Poverty

All people 2.1%

Under 18 years 3.3%

18 and over 1.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.6%
Public insurance	25.5%
No insurance	14.3%
Uninsured under 19	17.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,161	92.2%
Spanish	90	7.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	90	7.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,244	98.8%
Born in same state	1,242	98.6%
Born in different state	1,193	94.8%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.2%
Not a US citizen	9	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	53	4.2%
Arab	44	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	25	2%
Norwegian	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	85.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43840

What city is ZIP code 43840 in?

ZIP code 43840 is primarily assigned to Stone Creek, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43840 in?

ZIP code 43840 falls within Coshocton County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43840 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 43840 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43840?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 43840 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 43840 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43840 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 43840 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 43840 in?

ZIP code 43840 observes the EST timezone.